Labour Llafur Grangetown
CANDIDATES

Ashley GovierAshley Govier

I was born in Cardiff in 1983 and currently reside in the Ferry Court area of Grangetown. I studied law at university and I am currently Managing Director of IoS Contractors.
I also sit on the supervisory committee of Cardiff and the Vale Credit Union.

I am a governor at Grangetown Nursery and a supporter of the Phoenix Group in Grangetown. As a councillor I would work hard to ensure that the Grangetown community has a voice.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, church and spending time with family.

I am also a keen Cardiff City supporter. This must be our season.

Lynda ThorneLynda Thorne

I am married to Ken and live in Bessborough Drive, Grangetown. I have lived in Grangetown for over 42 years, and have a daughter Catherine who is married to Jon, and a grandson Charlie.

I was Councillor for Grangetown from 1985 until 2003.

On leaving office I was proud of many things and in particular:

  • the Training and Enterprise Centre;
  • the Information (Buzz CafĂ©) Centre;
  • the new Library;
  • the refurbishment of Channel View Leisure Centre;
  • the declaration of a renewal area in North Grangetown;
  • the regeneration and new build on the Elizabeth maisonettes site in Stafford Rd Allerton St area; and
  • the investment in Grange Gardens, the Marl, and Sevenoaks parks

I am and have been Chair of Governors at Grangetown Nursery since 1995 and have continued since 2003 working for and campaigning on behalf of Grangetown.

I am currently working as Private Sector Housing Manager at a local housing association where I am managing a leasing scheme and letting agency which is providing homes to homeless families in the private rented sector.

Chris LomaxChris Lomax

I was born 31st August 1943 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, and I currently live just off Holmesdale Street.

  • Educated at the Cardiff College of Food Technology (Now UWIC)
  • Worked at the Avana Bakeries in Grangetown 1958/66 and 1986/98
  • Worked in-between 1966/86 at other bakeries around the country and for 6 years as a milkman for Unigate in south Cardiff.
    ACT Computer training 1998 gaining NVQ's Level 1 and 2
  • Worked as a Procurement Officer at Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust 1998/2008
  • Trade Union Member since 1960
  • Labour party member/supporter 1970
  • Chair of Grangetown Community Concern
  • Chair of Maintenance Committee Bay-Den Scout and Community Hall
  • Chair of Grangetown Small Bore Rifle Club
  • Executive Member of the Older Persons Forum
  • Met and Married a Grangetown Girl 1964
  • Widowed 2005.